Paris to Reims

Paris to Reims
 

Day 1: Paris
Day 2: Paris - Lagny, 21 (35 km)
Day 3: Lagny - Meaux - La Ferté sous Jouarre, 21 or 31 miles (35 or 50 km)
Day 4: La Ferté sous Jouarre - Chateau Thierry, 28 miles (45 km)
Day 5: Chateau Thierry - Dormans, 21 miles (35 km)
Day 6: Dormans - Isse, 31 miles (50 km)
Day 7: Isse - Reims, 31 miles (50 km)
Day 8: Reims

Average daily distance is 45 km. This itinerary is subject to change, even on short notice, due to changing wind and weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances having to do with mooring requirements, docking location changes, lock repairs,  etc.

Day 1: Paris
The barge will be moored in central Paris. Boarding  begins at 11 am. Please check-in before 2 pm as the boat does depart at 3 pm for a canal cruise to the Seine, navigating upstream to the confluence of the Seine and Marne Rivers. You can bring your luggage on board beginning at 10:30 am but cabins will not be ready to check in until 11.

Day 2: Paris - Lagny, 21 (35 km)
The cycle route takes place mostly on bike trails and quiet roads with relatively low traffic. You leave Paris near the Bois and chateau of Vincennes. Today's destination is Lagny. 

Day 3: Lagny - Meaux - La Ferte sous Jouarre, 21 or 31 miles (35 or 50 km)
Today you enter the region of Brie, famous around the world for its soft cheese. Cycle on to Meaux, with its unfinished Gothic cathedral. After a visit to the city center, there are some hills to contend with. The Feniks will be moored not far from the little town of La Fertésous-Jouarre. Here you can enjoy a visit to Jouarre (church, abbey, crypt) on the hilltop.

Day 4: La Ferte sous Jouarre - Chateau Thierry, 28 miles (45 km)
Today's cycle route is a nice ride in the countryside with some hills but your reward is your first encounter with the beautiful vineyards of the Champagne region. You will cycle in the river valley and visit Chateau Thierry.

Day 5: Chateau Thierry - Dormans, 21 miles (35 km)
Today's route takes you along the river with a few hills to climb. On the agenda is a visit to the WWI memorial and park in Dormans. The afternoon is free for you to explore Dormans.

Day 6: Dormans - Isse, 31 miles (50 km)
Leaving Dormans, you will cycle through vine-covered fields and over some hilly terrain. The route leads through Epernay, the center of the Champagne industry. Here you will visit one of the many Champagne houses for a guided tour of the cellars. Then, following the canal next to the Marne River, cycle to Condé, where the canal to Reims starts. The night is spent near Condé or Isse.

Day 7: Isse - Reims, 31 miles (50 km)
Leaving the Marne Valley, the terrain is undulating and the climbs are rewarded with beautiful views. Through a nice wooded valley, you will cycle to Verzy, a forest with crooked trees. A ride through vineyards brings you to the plain. After lunch in Sillery, you follow the bike path along the canal into Reims where a visit to the cathedral should not be missed.

Day 8: Reims
Departure following breakfast. You are asked to check out by 10 am but can leave your luggage onboard until 2 pm.  

Reims to Paris
 

Day 1: Reims
Day 2: Courcy - Bourg et Comin, 31 miles (50 km)
Day 3: Bourg et Comin - Soissons, 28 miles (45 km)
Day 4: Soissons - Verberie 31 miles (50 km)
Day 5: Verberie - Creil - Pontoise, 31 miles (50 km)
Day 6: Pontoise - Bougival, 24 or 31 miles (40 or 50 km)
Day 7: Bougival - Paris, 17 miles (27 km)
Day 8: Paris

Can be combined into a 15 day tour!

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Accommodations aboard the Feniks, a comfort class vessel

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  The hybrid bikes available are 21-speed bikes with handbrakes. They are equipped with a pannier, water bottle, and lock. It is possible to bring your own pedals and saddle. Read More

  Electric bikes

  For those bikers who like to have some support while biking in the hills, there are different styles of electric bikes. They are equipped with a pannier, water bottle, and lock. It is possible to… Read More

  This comfortable little vessel is the pride and joy of its captain/owner, Marius. As is true for many of our boats, the Feniks was originally built as a freighter, but then converted into a hotel passenger ship in 1992. Since then, she has undergone several renovations. Wearing her history well, you will find a welcoming atmosphere on board, a crew ready to serve, and great food showcasing local cuisine featuring fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the market to the table. Read More